VICTORIAN PUBLIC MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2021-2024 - Psych Nurse G4 Y1 - NP75VICTORIAN PUBLIC MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2021-2024 - Psych Nurse G4 Y3 - NP77 Work in an environment that offers: An opportunity to further your career An ability to live and work close to home An opportunity to support the growth in demand for services The Position Position Title: Older Persons Community Mental Health Team Senior Clinician, Swan Hill Classification: Registered Nurse Grade 4, Social Worker Grade 3, Occupational Therapist Grade 3 Salary per hour (exc. super): Dependant on Experience Hours per fortnight: 80 hours (including an ADO every 4 weeks) Employment Status: Full Time, ongoing Other requirements: COVID-19 Vaccination (3 doses) Who are we? Bendigo Health is a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture. We have all of the latest technologies allowing our 5000 staff to deliver Excellent Care to Every Person, Every Time. The Opportunity An opportunity to work in a skilled, committed and expanding team within Bendigo Health. The Older Persons Community Mental Health Team are seeking a Senior Mental Health Clinician to join our team in the lovely city on the Murray River, Swan Hill. The successful applicant will require a strong desire to provide independent comprehensive assessments and risk assessments as well as recovery focussed care planning and therapeutic interventions for older adults, 65+ in age with serious mental health issues. The Team Our mental health services cover a broad geographic region across Victoria. As well as providing inpatient and community based older person's mental health services in Bendigo, we also have community based teams located in five regional areas - Castlemaine, Kyneton, Maryborough, Echuca and Swan Hill. The multi-disciplinary team in Swan Hill provides care to persons living in their communities experiencing mental illness aged 65years+. Treatment and support is recovery focused and provided during all stages of illness. Our service operates Monday to Friday, 08:30am-5:00pm. Living in the Swan Hill Region Swan Hill offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting and recreational facilities including the renowned Murray Downs Golf and Country Club. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and recreational activities within our region. Take a look for yourself: https://youtu.be/Rb_mle4LEko If you're relocating to our region, we're here to help you. We will provide you with generous financial support, to help cover the cost of your move. We'll also provide you and your family with practical, on-the-ground assistance to get settled, by connecting you with important services such as real estate, childcare, education, sport and community groups. We want your move to be stress-free, so you can focus on settling into your new role, and enjoying the amazing lifestyle on offer here. Interested? We'd love to hear from you! Click APPLY now and follow the prompts. Please ensure that you attach a cover letter and an up-to-date copy of your resume. Do you have questions? Please feel free to contact Tameika Hare, Manager on 03 5454 7604 Diversity and Inclusion Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process. Essential : Bachelor of Nursing, Social Work or Bachelor of Applied Science plus post graduate qualifications in Occupational Therapy and; Post Graduate diploma in mental health and/or related field. Essential : Extensive work experience, at least 5 years and expertise in community based psychiatric triage, assessment, support and treatment of people with a mental illness and associated complex issues. Essential : Extensive experience working with the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 and knowledge of the relevant state-wide Psychiatric Service Frameworks Procedures and Guidelines and Bendigo Health policy and procedures. Essential : Extensive experience in, and demonstrated commitment to, an integrated community-based treatment model for people with a mental illness and associated complex issues. Essential : Extensive experience in liaising and consulting with relevant family members, team members, and a broad range of health professionals and community agencies Essential : Demonstrated evidence of participation in education and training to other staff, and commitment to ongoing professional development Essential : High level of organisational, leadership, communication and interpersonal skills Essential : Ability to work independently as well as to work as part of a team. Desirable : Knowledge of Quality Improvement and flexibility to operate in an environment of change and continuous improvements.
